Derek Sherinian response to being fired

January 27, 1999

Dear Friends,

I want to thank all of you for the overwhelming amount of fan mail that I have received in the last week....WOW!! THANK YOU!!!

My experience playing with Dream Theater has been incredible!  I am very proud of my musical growth and contributions to the band in the last four years.

I have nothing but positive thoughts and feelings towards John, Mike, James, and John.   Jordan Rudess is a friend of mine and a great talent.  I wish all of them the very best!

My solo instrumental album, “PLANET X”, will be released by summer on Magna Carta Records.  It features Tony Franklin on bass, Virgil Donati on drums, and Brett Garsed on guitar.  This album has the fire.

I will also continue to write, tour and record with Alice Cooper and Platypus.

Thanks again for all the memories, and hope to see you on PLANET X!!

Peace,

Derek

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